2:30–3:30 pm Explore Emerson: Guided Campus Tours
Meet in Piano Row Residence Hall Lobby, 150 Boylston StreetLearn more about today's Emerson on our Campus on the Common Tour, led by a current Emerson student.

5:00–7:00 pmPresident’s Purple and Gold Toast Jackie Liebergott Black Box Theatre, Paramount Center, 559 Washington Street
Kick off the weekend with a champagne toast from Emerson
President M. Lee Pelton. Meet up with your friends and classmates and
raise a glass to Emerson! Light appetizers will be served.

7:00–9:00 pm(6:45 pm shuttle bus departures from the Paramount Center, 559 Washington Street) Alumni Weekend Boat Bash on Boston Harbor, hosted by the Boston Alumni ChapterBoat leaves from 60 Rowes Wharf
Come dance the night away with alumni as we cruise the Boston Harbor. Enjoy great music, stunning views, and great company amidst the majestic backdrop of Boston under a star-lit sky. Three drink tickets for beer or wine are included with your registration.
Note: This is a 21 and older event.

9:30 pm1981 Class Party at CrossroadsRaise a pint with your fellow '81 classmates, as you all return to one of Emerson's greatest and most "unofficial" landmarks, Crossroads Irish Pub in the Back Bay.

9:30 pm2011 Class Party at The Greatest Bar
2011 is a great class, so it's only fitting that your five-year reunion is marked by a trip to The Greatest Bar near North Station.
Note: Cash bar and appetizers will be offered.

9:00–10:15 amState of the College and Alumni Association BreakfastBill Bordy Theater, 216 Tremont Street, First Floor
Hear from President Pelton as he shares his plans for the
College’s future in Boston, LA, and around the globe, and discusses the
year ahead. The breakfast buffet, chaired by Alumni Association
President Patricia "Pat" Peyton Martell ’84, will include an announcement of the
new roster of board members for 2016–17.

10:30–11:45 amAlumni College
Location: Walker Building
(Choose One)
Go back to school for these one-hour mini-college sessions.
Learn from our current faculty and alumni through these classes that mix lecture, theory, and
practical experience.

New Frontiers in Journalism, Room 210
The ways people produce and consume news are changing rapidly and profoundly. Emerson is leading the way in preparing journalists for this new world. In this panel, you’ll have a chance to interact with faculty developing innovative journalistic programming including ConnectKit for mobile journalism, data visualization, and immersive multitouch books.

Election 2016 Special, Room 233
It’s an election year like no other–a national, moving laboratory for understanding how communication and news shape the US political landscape. On this panel we’ll explore the impact of the presidential debates, learn how the Emerson Polling Society has outpolled all other firms, and unpack the growing prominence of social media in influencing voter behavior.
A little bit about our panelists: Carole is an Emmy Award winner who was also the first woman to moderate a presidential debate. Iris has worked in almost every presidential campaign since she graduated and worked with Hillary Clinton in the White House while she was First Lady. Spencer has been hailed as the most accurate pollster in the nation.

11:00 amEmerson Lions Athletics ReceptionPiano Row Building, 2nd Floor Student Lounge, 150 Boylston StreetLions of all times—we’re coming together at Alumni Weekend to cheer on the legacy of Emerson College Athletics and the Athletic Trust Fund! Join a champion roster of alumni, coaches, and staff members for a special reception for all Lions past and present.

12:00–2:00 pmAll Class Alumni LunchBobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym, Piano Row Residence Hall, 150 Boylston Street If there's one thing all Alumni Weekend attendees have in common, it is a love of Emerson! Celebrate and mingle with your classmates during this family-friendly lunch for all alumni.

1:30–2:30pm
Explore Emerson: Guided Campus Tours
Meet in Piano Row Residence Hall Lobby, 150 Boylston StreetLearn more about today's Emerson on our Campus on the Common Tour, led by a current Emerson student.

2:00–3:00 pmPhi Alpha Tau GatheringPresident's Room, Iwasaki LibraryMeet up with your Tau Brothers during a special event celebrating the bonds and traditions that make Tau great.

Departmental Spotlights2:00–4:00 pm Back to Class: Your Career Resources, Location: Walker Building Room 210Join us for this comprehensive workshop designed to help you utilize all the tools Emerson Career Services can offer you today in your professional pursuits. The first part of the session will feature an overview of your alumni career resources, followed by "Resume Rundowns," where we will give you a 15-minute critique of your personal resume.

2:00–4:00 pm Admissions Current Information, Applying, & How to Promote Emerson to Prospective StudentsThis
program is for alumni of Emerson College to learn more about the
college admissions selection process in a structured, yet relaxed way.
The session will also highlight Emerson’s Legacy program, a way to
communicate to us if you have a child whom may be interested in
attending Emerson in the future.

2:00–4:00 pmEstate Planning 101, Location: Walker Building, Room 233This class will offer a primer on estate planning: defining essential components of an estate plan, why everyone needs one, and the consequences of not having one in place. The session will also include a quick, user-friendly explanation of the transfer tax system and will highlight the basic components of an estate plan and key considerations when putting a plan in place to achieve your intended objectives.

2:00–3:00 pmBehind the Curtain: ArtsEmerson Behind the Scenes Tour ArtsEmerson Co-artistic director Polly Carl will discuss season programming for ArtsEmerson, local community partnerships, and collaborations with students and faculty. We will discuss how ArtsEmerson works to activate the spaces of the Cutler Majestic Theater and the Paramount Center on behalf of Emerson College.

2:00–4:00 pmEAGLE ReceptionThe beginning of Boston Pride (June 3–12) provides the perfect backdrop for this special party celebrating the enduring legacy and power of Emerson's Alliance for Gays, Lesbians, and Everyone. EAGLE--and the world--have come along way in the last quarter of a century. Join us to celebrate both how we got here and what today's EAGLE students are doing to take us into tomorrow!

2:00–4:00 pmThe Office of Housing and Residence Life and Resident Assistant (RA) Reunion Calling all former Emerson Resident Assistants: It's time to return to your posts! Whatever your year and whether you were an RA in 100 Beacon or the Little Building or the Paramount Center, all Emerson RAs share a unique common bond that many others can't lay claim to. Come back for this special Alumni Weekend celebration to both honor you for your contributions to the Emerson community over the years, as well allow you to connect with others who shared in this experience! 3:00–6:00 pm (NOTE: CHANGE OF TIME)
Alpha Pi Theta 70th Anniversary Ceremony3:00–4:30 pm: Meet and Greet; 4:30–6:00 pm: Alpha Pi Theta Formal CeremonyBill Bordy Theater and Auditorium, 216 Tremont Street, First Floor
Theta Brothers from several decades will join together as we celebrate this momentous milestone anniversary. We'll begin at 3:00 pm with an hour of mingling featuring an ongoing slide show of Theta photos taken over the decades along with numerous Theta historic memorabilia on display. Our formal ceremony will run from 4:30 to 6:00 pm and will feature several distinguished Alumni Brother speakers, a memorial tribute and much more! Please contact Brother Bruce Fowler directly for questions or about other off-campus Theta events planned for the weekend at: mainejeepman@yahoo.com.

3:00–4:30 pm8th Annual WERS Hall of Fame Induction CeremonySemel Theater, 10 Boylston Place, 3rd Floor
Join fellow alumni and current WERS students and staff to get in tune with the station and honor the stellar group of Emerson alumni being inducted into the WERS Hall of Fame! Each of this year's inductees has demonstrated the core values that are taught at WERS and have distinguished themselves within the industry.

3:00–5:00 pm Phi Alpha Tau Reception
Legal Crossing, 558 Washington Street
Reconnect with your Tau Brothers later in the day at a special reception!

5:00–6:00 pm All Greek ReceptionParamount Center
Start the evening right at this all-Greek mixer, where we celebrate each organization’s unique traditions and values while renewing our combined commitment to scholarship, friendship, philanthropy, community service, and involvement.

6:30 pm Saturday Night Performances, Awards and Party
Paramount Mainstage, Paramount CenterEnjoy the spectacular talent of Emerson with performances by students, alumni, and faculty in our very own Paramount Theatre. The evening will also include the honoring of this year’s Alumni Award recipients and Marsha Della-Giustina, associate professor of Journalism, followed by dancing, drinks, and dinner fare!

Sunday, June 5

9:00 am
Remembering Our Friends: Ecumenical Remembrance Service Beard Room, Little Building
80 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116
Honor the memories of the Emerson community members who have passed away during the last year.